CCI 301 - Studies in Cultural Institutions

This course will look at a range of cultural institutions and how they work as creative forces, how they have adapted and altered, and how they define themselves and their cultural contexts. Examples of such institutions include film and media studios, museums and art galleries, national parks, publishing houses, games studios, historic buildings, fashion houses. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of specific institutions as well as a broader grasp of how cultural and creative industries operate. The course is designed to help students gain knowledge of specific institutions that they might wish to work in on graduation. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits